Originally Posted by Jur (Post 8463699)

AAAHHHHA! Got it!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NO8DO#Motto

"Carruajes"NO8DO is the official motto and one of the many legends of Seville. The legend has left its very tangible mark throughout the city as NO8DO can be seen on landmarks ranging from the common bike rack, the caps of the municipal sewer and water system, ordinary sidewalks, buses, taxis, monuments, even Christopher Columbus’s tomb. The motto of Seville is a visible presence of which any visitor is sure to take note.

The motto is a rebus, combining the Spanish syllables (NO and DO) and a drawing in between–the figure “8.” The figure represents a skein of yarn, or in Spanish, a “madeja.” When read aloud, “No madeja do” sounds like “No me ha dejado,” which means “It [Seville] has not abandoned me.”

The story as to how NO8DO arrived at being the motto of the city has undoubtedly been embroidered throughout the centuries, but legend has it that after the “Reconquest” of Seville from the Muslims in 1248, King Fernando III, El Santo, King of Castilla and León moved his court to the former Muslim palace, the Alcázar of Seville.

After San Fernando’s death in the Real Alcázar, his son, Alfonso X, “The Wise,” assumed the throne. Alfonso X was a scholar king, hence his title. He was a poet, astronomer, astrologer, musician and linguist. Alfonso’s son, Sancho IV of Castile, tried to usurp the throne from his father, but the people of Seville remained loyal to their scholar king and this is where NO8DO was believed to have originated when, according to legend, Alfonso X rewarded the fidelity of the “Sevillanos” with the words that now appear on the official emblem of the city of Seville."

Originally Posted by Jur (Post 8463713)

Yeah, food!!!!

Any word on the new steakhouse yet?

Originally Posted by olivia (Post 8463705)

Do you know. Are they getting many players? There are better deals advertised for it here in the U.K. but you pay up here. If it is pouring down and the course is open you play or loose your money. This was the case when we visited and four English blokes were going out in torrential rain!!!
However this thread is about restaurants and I am interested in your NEW good find in Ayamonte?

Originally Posted by John & Kath (Post 8463837)

We have not yet taken our peer review team so do not want to raise false hopes on just 2 visits but I must say it shows great potential.

Originally Posted by John & Kath (Post 8463826)

Do you mean Jags Bistro at Esuri?

Originally Posted by Jur (Post 8463415)

Not sure if this was already posted, Nicole & Sergio from Garcias Bistro (Formerly La Bretagne) joined forces with Phillipe (Former owner of La Bretagne :)) and opened a restaurant at Galeço park in Cacela Nova in Portugal, It´s a nice place with a pool & terrace and if anyone remember´s Phillipe´s "chicken a la chef" it´s worth a visit!

Originally Posted by Jur (Post 8464027)

I thought it was going to be called Jag And Gavin´s Club.

No, I think that one has had enough free advertising. I´m talking about the Atlantic steakhouse on Isla Canela next to the old Ja´s bar. Not sure if it´s open yet so I was wondering if anyone´s been.

Originally Posted by John & Kath (Post 8464848)

Didn't see it when we were down there last week but there did seem to be some building work going on down at that end when we had coffee at La Cabra.

Originally Posted by olivia (Post 8463705)

Do you know. Are they getting many players? There are better deals advertised for it here in the U.K. but you pay up here. If it is pouring down and the course is open you play or loose your money. This was the case when we visited and four English blokes were going out in torrential rain!!!
However this thread is about restaurants and I am interested in your NEW good find in Ayamonte?

Originally Posted by tednsharon (Post 8464832)

I've not been to Caleca Nova before - what signs would I follow when I go over the bridge?

S

Originally Posted by Jur (Post 8465527)

Hi, this is the link from Google maps: http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=es&tab=wl

Basically, highway direction Faro, exit Monte Gordo/Altura, the just follow the signs on the EN125

Originally Posted by Jur (Post 8463415)

Not sure if this was already posted, Nicole & Sergio from Garcias Bistro (Formerly La Bretagne) joined forces with Phillipe (Former owner of La Bretagne :)) and opened a restaurant at Galeço park in Cacela Nova in Portugal, It´s a nice place with a pool & terrace and if anyone remember´s Phillipe´s "chicken a la chef" it´s worth a visit!

Originally Posted by olivia (Post 8464987)

Have you tried going into the Hotel Barcelo for lunch? We did last time we were there. Not sure if it was an out of season price but it was amazing value.
7euros each! self service buffet style 3 courses and self service wine too. Only slight problem! I think it was Spains answer to Saga and one needs to be a pensioner to fit in.